Legging



Dec. 3, 1929. Q K HODGES 1,737,795

LEGGING Filed Feb. 9. 1928 iii 1ML-11411115 l I l' INVENTOR GonooN.K.HoDGES WMM/rc;

` yAT T0 RNEYS between the free e l pre erably extensions .legging between the material.

The adjustable straps are of the fastening tapes.. In Figure 4 the asteningdevice 33, which is similar to that shown in Figures 1 to 3, is placed at the front of the le ging. The front lower edge of the modi ed type ci gaiter shown in Figure 5 is cut away when worn with overshoes or high cut rubbers.

In the drawings hoolrless fasteners are shown, but it will be readily understood that any other type of fastening means may be employed. A. protecting flap 34 is secured to one of the fastening edges and underlies the metal fasteners to prevent the same from coming in contact with or damaging the delicate fabric of the stocking.

It willvbe seen that by using elastic ingin in place.

ing upper portion of the legging and the lower friction material being adapted to engageV 'm hand.

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serts at the front and back of the legging between'the blanks, the strain on the stitchn in and the tendency to tear are considerab y reduced and, in addition, the material is prevented from wrinlrling and a proper of `the foot, an ornamental cud eX-j 75 of the wearer to prevent slippage of the t is secured. The elastic when stretched is suitlleiently porous to allow a certain" amount of ventilation which prevents discomfort through overheating. The friction grips at the top and bottom o the legging hold same in place and prevent creeping of the material. The adjusting strap under the instep also assists in holding the legging in place.` the leggin is made as shown in Figure Il, with the astening device at the front, an elastic strip is inserted at the back ot the blanks.' prefer to insert stri s 22 of elastic material tapesv and the free edges 21 of the legging- These elastic inserts will not only prevent wrinkling, but will obviate to a great extent/the tendency proof fabric at the seams. l when made of transparent glossy waterproof material protect the stockings Jfrom rain,

snow, slush, and the like.

i Having jthus described my invention, what Iclaii is n i f 1.l leggin comprising body blanks o suitable materlgal shaped to. fit the leg, elastic inserts at the front and back of the legging extending substantially from top to bottom,

hookless fasteners also extending rom to Ato bottom of the legging at the side, and rictional gripping means extending circumferentiallyr around the at the top and bottom to prevent slipping of the galter. l

2. A legging comprising full .length sections of non-elastic transparent material fashioned to conform to the shape of the leg, full length elastic inserts extending between and connecting certain adjacent edges of said sections, friction material extending in strip form around the upper an'd lower inner edge portions of said sections, the upper :friction material being adapted tn engage thev stock- When In this case l ges 20 oi the :fastening inside of the gaiter iis iso 

